During Steve Ross’ very first meeting with Miami Dolphins czar Bill Parcells, one of the first questions the franchise’s new owner asked the architect of his team dealt with where character fit into a player’s makeup.

“[Parcells] said, ‘It all starts there.’ He feels that way today, and I know he’s as disappointed as I am,” Ross said, referring to the three arrests the Dolphins have weathered this offseasons.

“You certainly don’t want to see it happen,” Ross said of the string of arrest that saw cornerback Will Allen (DUI), defensive lineman Tony McDaniel (misdemeanor battery charge), and now tailback Ronnie Brown (reported DUI charge) each spent a night in jail for breaking the law.

“It doesn’t make us happy. It’s a concern,” Ross said. “The coaches and Parcells are disappointed, and concerned, and they are addressing it.”

Dolphins CEO Mike Dee pointed out that all the facts regarding Brown’s reported weekend arrest in Georgia aren’t out at this time, and it’s best to “take a wait and see attitude,” especially since a police report, which provides a breakdown of the incident, has not been logged.

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The Haden topic does present some interesting possibilities. If he’s still there I think he does get consideration, but as someone mentioned, we would have to sit Smith or Davis.

Maybe we draft him, like San Diego did Eli, and trade him for more picks??? Ideally I think most agree that the Dolphins’ best interest would be to trade down. Just another way to skin the cat.

Personally Here is my top 5:

1. Berry (what a beast!) I have my Thomas avatar up because I believe Berry will not make it to us, but he is my first choice
2. Thomas, fills a big need and I think he is gamer and a freak…(Imagine either of these two with Smith and Davis, ALL FREAKS)
3. Dez, I know what people say and I;m disappointed in some of his decisions to prove himself this last month, but hey it’s a beast for a #! WR.
4. Graham, he’s serious about his craft and is motor is crazy. I could care less about a couple inches. Can he play ball or not?
5. The rest are all projects in my mind…see the previous 4.

I really think it’s going to be one of those 4, my vote as stated in an earlier blog is Thomas

Dez Bryant (biggest need + greatest potential impact) risk / reward could be just what the doctor ordered. But, can’t we afford to wait until 2nd round, even the 3rd/ 4th to pick a WR, especially since we do not know whether they may still hold hope for Turner? BPA 4th round is my philosophy – I hope Bryant is gone so he is not a issue because I might have to pull the trigger.

C.J. Spiller (impact -soon to be needed-second hardest to pass on next to Bryant) He will make all the backs better and potentially solve a huge problem on the horizon. It would be like passing on Boldin and Brees when someone falls to you ? Again I would struggle to not pull the trigger on this if Bryant is gone. Good backs available 3-4 ….HARDESTY !!!

Earl Thomas ( slots decent -probably not a BPA- need position) We know they have made no effort to sign a veteran WR, but we know they made a hard attempt at S, so this means they want to upgrade as a huge priority, but it also must have meant they did not want to rely on the draft for picking a S. Eye on someone else? -different position. For this reason I am taking Thomas out of the equation, but not too far down the list because maybe they assume he and Berry will be gone.

I think their #1 FA priority should be to go after Sharper in a couple weeks so we can focus elsewhere in the draft and get GREAT Vet addition. Dansby and Sharper come on!

Dan Williams (slots not so well -probably not a BPA-need position) If coaches fell in love with him at Senior Bowl and they really think he is BPA ?…not so sure that is the case if Thomas is available, let alone say Spiller and Bryant are looking at them too. I also think they would be just as high on Graham and Kindle. Also Cam Thomas (2nd )and Terrell Troup (3rd) can be targeted.
If we don’t pick Williams we have to take a NT in the second for sure.

Sergio Kindle (fast rising stock – need position but not as bad as NT) This guy fits the Parcells mold. He can play OLB or DE. A versatile pick. A solid pick.
A stud in big games, big production, big program.

McClain (very possible to be BPA, but not as big of a need as NT, OLB, S arguably with Crowder on the field). The question is have they seen enough of Crowder too? I sort of have, but not so sure they don’t like him. I also think as sad as it is McClains disease has to be a consideration when spending the big bucks , no? They may be hands down sold on this guy and it would feel logical if such and this is a case where “they are the professionals”I would welcome the pick and be excited.

Pierre Paul (not a big need -HUGE upside – built like a Parcells guy in Dallas)
This guy is hot and moving up charts. One reason I am less intrigued with us taking him is because Kindle is safer and more versatile and has as much upside -more guaranteed. A pure DE is less of a need than OLB and NT.

Derrick Morgan ( not a big need – slots ok ) I don’t even really have him on my radar. he is a 4-3 DE more than a OLB so I like Kindle and Pierre Paul over him. I also like Brandon Graham over Morgan.

With these thoughts, I believe the pick becomes Sergio Kindle -its time Parcells puts his mark on the LB corp.

With the 2nd we should target a NT BPA (cam Thomas will be gone by the 3rd)

My choice of Haden being in the mix is based on the fact that we go to nickel and dime 60% of the time. It’s a passing league. The more good cover guys you have, the better. So you don’t have to sit Davis or Smith. You let them all compete and earn their roles. The best DBs play.

I like that A LOT Knight!! If we have Haden in the stable, then a team at 17-22 pick in need of a cover corner will swap 1st’s, and probably give up a bit more knowing they get their man. I say we would also get their 2nd, and maybe a 4th to 6th. Ten we get D. Williams, Graham, Kindle, or Witherspoon at 1, and stockpile on LB’s, DT,S,WR,RB, TE, or whatever player is BPA when we pick. We have too many needs to not think about this scenario.
OR…just keep him…he’s a STUD at covering, better than Davis or Smith…move Smith to safety, let him put on 10 pounds and see the field from back there.

This is the same BS you pulled last year. One by one, you start talking about this player and that player who you think you could see being our pick. Then, after you’ve mentioned every possible candidate, you pat yourself on the back on draft day when we select one of your 200 players you said could be our pick.

Coward? Pot, meet kettle. You’re the coward who changed his entire online persona because he was scared. You’re the one who is so scared to be original that the best you can do is steal lines and the persona of someone else’s fictional character. You’re the one who can’t defend himself so he has to join of group of other no-life losers who can stand up for each other’s idiotic statements. That said, I actually appreciate your attacking response. It’s just the thing I needed to get me back into gear. Game on, Bungle.

Bungle, you do care. You may say you don’t, but clearly you do care. It is more than a name. It is your name. You didn’t change your mind. You bowed out and picked a different name after numerous times of begging for the beating to stop. If you would stop acting like you owned this blog and stop being a know-nothing know-it-all, there wouldn’t even be an issue.

OMAR KELLY was unsuccessful at achieving his childhood dream to become a super hero, so he figured he'd do the next best thing and become a journalist who fights against injustice, and searches for truth. After being bored to death reporting news and covering politics, he switched to sports.
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IZZY GOULD joined the Sun Sentinel in Feb. 2012 as a Senior Sports Reporter on the Miami Dolphins beat. He came to South Florida fresh off covering the University of Alabama football program, including its 2011 national championship team. More